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Mr Smoketoomuch · « **on:** March 29, 2011, 11:16:02 PM »

I see the Red Arrows and BBMF are due to be displaying at Newcastle this summer over the weekend of 6/7th August.

Has anyone any further details?

casper · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2011, 12:09:02 PM »

I see the lancaster is scheduled for a display on the 6th (15:20) and 7th (13:10). Both displays to last around 5 minutes.
And the Reds are down for the 6th
http://www.raf.mod.uk/reds/displayinfo/displaydates.cfm

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2011, 01:44:02 PM »

Interesting.......sounds like that could be worth a look.

Hope the displays aren`t miles out to sea;I was going to head down to Newcastle last year,but the thought of humungous traffic jams put me off.

Weather last year was superb I believe-nice backdrop to have an airshow/display.

Merlin · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2011, 01:44:46 PM »

Nice

Is there a specific event on that weekend? Had a look on a couple of event sites for County Down but can't find any mention of anything scheduled for that weekend.

I know that the Reds were over for the 'Harry Ferguson' festival last year.

Was that in August?

casper · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2011, 01:50:50 PM »

The Reds site lists it as

Newcastle Air Display, County Down, Northern Ireland

redpaul · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2011, 09:46:17 PM »

A rival for Portrush maybe?
Saw the Reds last year at Newcastle and the weather was fantastic so a summer airshow gets my vote.

Paul

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2011, 09:56:43 PM »

Info about this was very thin on the ground last year-almost nothing online.

Merlin · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2011, 10:43:53 PM »

The Down District Council website has nothing penciled in for August.

Strange.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #8 on:** April 02, 2011, 02:55:52 PM »

Yes,it`s weird that ther was so little info on this last year online and seems to be the same this year.
They seem to rely more on newspapers for publicity.

I can`t make it as I am on hols in Italy that weekend,although where we are staying is near an Italian Airforce base with C-130`s and C-27 Spartans.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 02, 2011, 08:20:16 PM »

I live in Newcastle so will be at this

Just thought you should know over the past few weeks there have been a number of aircraft flying over doing manoeuvres almost like they are practising. There were 2 Tornado's and a Eurofighter Typhoon, the 2 Tornados were turning upside down etc which was pretty fun to watch. The Eurofighter flew around for about 5 minutes and left.

I live right under the mountains, so when the Portrush airshow is on, they usually fly right overhead on their way to/back from Portrush. Last year as the red arrows were doing their flypast a few hours before the show they flew right over the house full trust. which was an amazing thing to see (and hear)

There have also been a few RAF helicopters around lately too. Hopefully something very big is happening here this year, but the Lancaster and Red Arrows alone will be great.

casper · « **Reply #10 on:** June 02, 2011, 08:22:48 PM »

Hi jas and welcome to the forum. Many thanks for the info. Is this event being advertised at all? There seems to be nothing online about it.

RNASMU · « **Reply #11 on:** June 02, 2011, 08:36:07 PM »

Quote from: casper on June 02, 2011, 08:22:48 PM

Is this event being advertised at all? There seems to be nothing online about it.

Casper

I sent numerous e-mails last year to Down District Council asking for info on the airshow, unfortunately they never bothered their A$$ in replying

jasT1981 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 02, 2011, 09:27:07 PM »

this is the only info I have found on the web so far

http://newcastlerocks.org/2011/04/14/red-arrows-fly-again-in-newcastle/

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #13 on:** June 02, 2011, 10:43:12 PM »

Some info I managed to find on this regarding the BBMF Lancaster Display.
It`s slot for Saturday is 3.20 and Sunday 1.10 with displays 35 mins afterwards both days at Blackpool,meaning it is very unlikely to visit Aldergrove in case some people were hoping to see it there.

jasT1981 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 07, 2011, 11:52:58 PM »

got a booklet today, stating the red arrows will be part of a 'Festival of Flight' in Newcastle 1-7th of August.

duffer80 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 06, 2011, 11:44:14 PM »

More info on http://www.downdc.gov.uk/Home/Features/Festival-of-Flight-in-One-Cool-Weekend.aspx

Info from Cool fm website:

FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT DISPLAY
A celebration of flight in the natural amphitheatre of Dundrum Bay. Showcasing the breathtaking aerobatic displays of The Red Arrows, Patrouille Reva, Mustang P51D and the Seafire SX336.
Time: 12noon – 5pm
Venue: Dundrum Bay, Newcastle

Mr Smoketoomuch · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2011, 10:24:33 PM »

Doubt the Seaire will be there

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aaantoine/sets/72157627100683798/

Merlin · « **Reply #17 on:** July 19, 2011, 10:45:16 PM »

D'oh!

Hopefully it's not too serious and they can get her back in the air again.

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #18 on:** July 19, 2011, 11:40:56 PM »

BBMF Lancaster is due to display both days as well.

ni_gaz · « **Reply #19 on:** July 26, 2011, 04:50:46 PM »

Bad news for Newcastle I,m afraid .. The BBMF Lanc has been dropped from the display lineup due to a shortage of available pilots for that weekend

... we're not the only losers ! Blackpool and East Kirkby have been dropped for that weekend aswell .. we're all still on the display listing though incase the situation changes between now and then

a bad few weeks for warbirds .. doubt if the seafire will be airworthy in time for Newcastle after her prang in France and a devastating loss of B17 "aluminium overcoat" in the States

and not forgetting P51 "Big Beautiful Doll" at Duxford a few weeks ago too.

ni_gaz · « **Reply #20 on:** July 27, 2011, 08:44:56 PM »

quick update ... Skyraider [dont know which one yet] to replace the Seafire

redpaul · « **Reply #21 on:** August 02, 2011, 06:55:10 PM »

Any of you guys meeting up on Saturday in Newcastle?

Paul

Angry Turnip · « **Reply #22 on:** August 02, 2011, 09:51:34 PM »

Skyraider is likely to be G-RADR .
Nice engine note and a very agile aircraft for it`s size.Picture taken a few years ago at St.Angelo.

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ni_gaz · « **Reply #23 on:** August 02, 2011, 10:01:36 PM »

if it is G-RADR then its got a new colour scheme for 2011 overall black/dark blue .... preferred the USS Intrepid colours.

duffer80 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 02, 2011, 10:38:25 PM »

I heard at weekend that a spitfire is due in to Newtownards on Friday along with the Mustang. I know the Mustang is on the schedule for Newcastle, lets hope the Spitfire is a surprise addition

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